As of 10/30/2009 2:29 PM
CITY OF BAYONNE
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CAUCUS
NOVEMBER 4, 2009

ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND
ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA


ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING

O-1 ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN RELATING TO THE 401 HOOK ROAD REHABILITATION AREA. Planning & Zoning

O-2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR TAX EXEMPTION OF BAYONNE ENERGY CENTER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POWER GENERATING PLANT LOCATED ON BLOCK 482, LOT 9 IN THE CITY. Planning & Zoning

O-3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION. (Departmental structure) Mayor

O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER X, TRAFFIC. (Restrictive Parking Zones) Police
DELETE
278. Patricia McDougal, 19 West Drive
ADD
205. Theodore Kucharski, 42 East 16th Street
211. Mary B. Moussa, 27 East 27th Street
242. Vincent D’Amico. 15 Avenue E, Apt. 1-C
256 John Burroughs, 40 West 18th St.

ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION

O-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER X, TRAFFIC; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Restrictive Parking Zones) Police
DELETE
077. Ronald J. Gore, 49 West 4th Street
198. John Nowicki, 26 West 19th Street
ADD
060. Jose A. Turcios, 69 West 21St Street
092. Diane Vanderburg, 88 West 53rd Street

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed:

C-1 From Benjamin Zavodnick, Esq., filing notice of tort claim on behalf of CHANDALE L. JOHNSON, alleging injuries sustained August 26, 2009 in a fall on the sidewalk at 522 Broadway.

C-2 From ADOLPH B. DELBRIDGE, filing notice of tort claim alleging civil rights violations sustained July 8, 2009.

C-3 From AARON J. DELBRIDGE, filing notice of tort claim alleging civil rights violations sustained July 8, 2009.

C-4 From JILL A. DELBRIDGE, filing notice of tort claim alleging civil rights violations sustained July 8, 2009.

C-5 From NANCY J. CIESLIK, filing notice of tort claim alleging property damage to her automobile on October 5, 2009, resulting from being struck by a fire engine on West 15th Street between Avenue C and Broadway.

C-6 From the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Summons and Complaint in matter entitled, “LIPPI, et al. vs. BAYONNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE CITY OF BAYONNE, et al.” (Personal injuries/civil rights violations resulting from arrest at October 11, 2008.)

C-7 From the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Summons and Complaint in matter entitled, “CEREP vs. THE CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Fall in street at 22dn Street and Broadway on January 25, 2008.)

C-8 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “REYES vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (38-40 East 43rd Street, Block 94, lot 25.0111 – 1-4 family)

C-9 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “TURCIOS vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (38-40 East 43rd Street, Block 94, lot 25.0112 – 1-4 family)

C-10 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “CHOHAN vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (924 Broadway, Block 90, lot 45 - commercial)

OFFICERS’ REPORTS

CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Officers’ Reports to be received and filed and any resolution incorporated within them to be adopted:

OR-1 From Terrence Malloy, Finance Director, reporting on purchase payments and recommending payment of same, and a resolution adopting the recommendation and ordering payment of claims.

OR-2 From Janet Convery, Treasurer, reporting on the transfer of $4,565,000.00 to the Board of Education on October 8, 2009, for payroll and claims.

RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted:

CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, October 14, 2009. City Clerk

CR-2 Approving the minutes of the adjourned meeting held Wednesday, October 7, 2009. City Clerk

CR-3 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, October 7, 2009. City Clerk

CR-4 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (3 properties) Tax Collector
Block Lot Amount
181 12.46 $1,081.21
264 12 1,924.18
291 4 688.08
Total: $3,693.47

CR-5 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $42.60 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 13 dog licenses issued for the month of September, 2009. Health

CR-6 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $660.00 drawn to the order of the TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY representing 66 burial permits issued during the months of July, August, and September, 2009. Health

CR-7 Ordering a warrant to the New Jersey Department of Labor in the amount of $69,844.22, representing unemployment benefits charged to the City of Bayonne for the quarter ending September 30, 2009. Finance

CR-8 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $3,050.00 drawn to the order of the TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY representing the state’s share of 122 marriage licenses issued during the months of July, August and September, 2009.

CR-9 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $50.00 drawn to the order of the TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY representing the state’s share of 2 civil union certificates issued during the months of July, August and September, 2009.

CR-10 Ratifying and confirming the action of the Treasurer in issuing a warrant in the amount of $72,500.00 to the TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION representing Special Improvement District taxes for the period from July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. Finance

CR-11 Ratifying and confirming the action of the Treasurer in issuing a warrant in the amount of $58,247.67 payable to the BOATWORKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION for reimbursement of street lighting in accordance with an agreement between the city and the association. Finance

CR-12 Referring a request for the removal of certain deed restrictive covenants against auto storage at 63-67 Hook Road to the Planning Board for its review and comments. (City transferred title in 1965 with deed restriction) Law

CR-13 Authorizing GZA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., on behalf of BAYER CORPORATION, to install two monitoring wells in the right of way of West 52nd Street and West 53rd Street adjacent to 169 West 52nd Street, in connection with site investigation activities performed under NJDEP oversight. Engineer

CR-14 Amending Resolution No. 09-09-23-137 authorizing an agreement with the BAYONNE YOUTH CENTER in the amount of $5,000.00 for an after school program for children from low and moderate income families to change the one year contract period to commence November 1, 2009 instead of October 1, 2009. CBDG

CR-15 Amending Agreement No. FY ’09-36 with the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION for the allocation of existing funds for the reconstruction of the Head Start basement area at 21 West 8th Street to provide for an indoor play facility for Head Start participants, extending the contract for an additional one year period commencing November 1, 2009. (Contract amount - $100,000.00) CDBG

CR-16 Authorizing the Police Department to dispose of vehicles no longer needed for public use at an auction to be held November 17, 2009. Police

CR-17 Authorizing the Business Administrator to solicit quotes for the city’s health insurance program. Business Administration

CR-18 Adopting calendar year 2010 schedule of council meetings and caucuses. Council

CR-19 Granting ** Bingo licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk

CR-20 Granting ** Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

R-1 Authorizing an agreement with HUGHES & FINNERTY, P.C., to perform professional legal services as the Public Defender in connection with the representation of indigent individuals coming before the Municipal Court of the City of Bayonne for a period of one year commencing July 1, 2009, for a total amount not to exceed $52,500.00 payable in twelve equal installments of $4,375.00. Chargeable to in Account #M-17. (Professional Services contract - notice of award to be published.) Law

R-2 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, GREEN ACRES PROGRAM for a grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with a local share of $3,180,000.00 for the development of a park with soccer fields at the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor. Community Development

R-3 Authorizing an agreement with the JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER for the purchase and installation of an interior handicapped lift for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Chargeable to Account CDBG-928. CDBG

R-4 Authorizing an agreement with BAYONNE POST #19 AMERICAN LEGION to provide funding in the amount of $15,000.00 for code related repairs at their facility at 683 Broadway, consisting of HVAC repairs, handicapped railings, and a rear entrance canopy. Chargeable to Account CDBG 929. CDBG

R-5 Authorizing an agreement with JOYCE HERBERT VFW POST #226 to provide funding the amount of $30,000.00 for a new commercial kitchen exhaust hood and wet-chemical fire suppression system. Chargeable to Account CDBG-929. CDBG

R-6 Authorizing a license agreement with BROADCAST MUSIC INC. (BMI) granting the city a license to play their music at various functions for a one year period commencing June 1, 2009 for an amount of $608.00. Chargeable to Account BA-2. Law

R-7 Authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. FY ’09-53 with the BAYONNE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE for after school day care services to increase the contract amount from $70,0000.00 to $74,500.00 to provide funding for the summer camp program. Chargeable to Accounts CDBG 912 & 912A. CDBG

R-9 Amending Resolution No. 08-08-20-091 authorizing an agreement with KRIVIT & KRIVIT, PC for professional legal services as counsel for federal and state grants and funding, to increase the maximum amount of the contract from $50,000.00 to $75,248.16. Business Administration

R-10 Voiding Resolution 09-09-23-120 awarding a contract for emergency snow removal services to BACKHOE SERVICES, INC. due to the bidder’s failure to provide a proper performance bond for the full amount of the contract, and ratifying and confirming the action of the Law Director in providing the contractor with thirty days notice of the city’s action to cancel the contract pursuant to paragraph 13 of the bid specs, and authorizing the city clerk to re-advertise for bids for emergency snow removal services. Law

R-11 Authorizing the Planning Board to undertake a study to determine if the area known as ROUTE 440 WEST fits the criteria for designation as an “area in need of redevelopment” and to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the site if it is so determined. (West side of Route 440 between East 22nd Street and New Hook Access Road) Planning

R-12 Approving in TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION #4 in SFY 2010 budget. Finance

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

RA-1 From OMAR DYER , requesting permission to address the council on the subject of the Next Generation of Leaders proposal.